Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF)
The UK AI Research Resource (AIRR) lacks a national facility for long-term storage of critical AI datasets when they are not actively processed. The requirement is to establish a secure, scalable, and sovereign data storage solution that integrates with existing compute resources (Isambard-AI and Isambard 3), supports compliance with cybersecurity standards, and enables future expansion to meet growing research and collaboration needs. Classification: Data storage services.
Record details
Published: 8 January 2026
Source: UK Contracts Finder — AI procurement
Category: Policy
Topics: Regulation
Retrieved: 15 August 2026
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